DAVIS Vantage Vue Manual

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TABLE A-1: EPA SKIN PHOTOTYPESTABLEA-2: ENVIRONMENT CANADA SKIN
TYPES AND REACTION TO THE SUN.
Developed by T. B. Fitzpatrick of the Harvard Medical School. More about the
Fitzpatrick Skin Types is available in: Fitzpatrick TB. Editorial: the validity and
practicality of sun-reactive skin types I through VI. Arch Dermatol 1988; 124:869-871
Skin Phototype Skin color Tanning & Sunburn history
1 - Never tans,
always burns
Pale or milky white;
alabaster
Develops red sunburn; painful
swelling, skin peels
2 - Sometimes
tans, usually burns
Very light brown;
sometimes freckles
Usually burns, pinkish or red coloring
appears;
can gradually develop light brown tan
3 - Usually tans,
sometimes burns
Light tan; brown, or
olive;
distinctly pigmented
Rarely burns; shows moderately rapid
tanning response
4 - Always tans;
rarely burns
Brown, dark brown, or
black
Rarely burns; shows very rapid
tanning response
Skin Type Skin Color History of Tanning & Sunburning
I White Always burns easily, never tans
II White Always burns easily, tans minimally
III Light Brown Burns moderately, tans gradually
IV Moderate Brown Burns minimally, tans well
V Dark Brown Burns rarely, tans profusely
VI Black Never burns, deep pigmentation

DAVIS Vantage Vue Specifications

General

Wind Speed Range	2 to 150 mph (3 to 241 km/h)
Rain Collector Resolution	0.01 in (0.2 mm)
Rain Collector Type	Tipping bucket
Update Interval	2.5 seconds
Temperature Accuracy	±1°F (±0.5°C)
Humidity Accuracy	±3%
Wireless Transmission Range	up to 1000 ft (300 m)
Humidity Range	1 to 100% RH
Wind Direction	0 to 360°
Wind Direction Accuracy	±3°
Power Supply	Solar-powered with battery backup
Console Display	LCD with backlight
Power (Console)	3 C batteries or AC adapter
Wind Speed Accuracy	±2 mph (±3 km/h) or ±5%, whichever is greater
Solar Radiation Sensor	Not included
UV Sensor	Not included
Rain Measurement Accuracy	±4% at rates up to 2 in (50 mm) per hour